Parents are the first carers of their children and will remain so throughout their lives. Safe, high quality personal and medical care can only be provided in school if parents are acknowledged as key partners in the process.
It is a huge act of trust for a parent to hand the care of their severely disabled child to other adults in the school setting.
In the six audio clips on the next two slides, two parents talk about what they want from the school in terms of caring for their children.
Make a list of the factors that are most important to the parents in these clips.
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About Lia1:06Lia's mum (Julie) gives a brief description of Lia. -
What Lia likes1:22Lia's mum (Julie) gives a brief description of what Lia likes. -
About Jack0:28Jack's mum (Maria) gives a brief description of Jack.
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What Jack likes0:14Jack's mum (Maria) gives a brief description of what Jack likes. -
What Jack dislikes0:36Jack's mum (Maria) gives a brief description of what Jack dislikes. -
Jack's personal care needs1:06Jack's mum (Maria) describes Jack's personal care needs.